Microsoft works with government in bid to buy TikTok in the U.S.Microsoft is in direct contact with President Trump as it negotiates to buy the business of a popular – and controversial – Chinese social media platform in the U.S. The holidays are coming early – is your enterprise ready?COVID-19 is reshaping the 2020 holiday shopping season, and retailers need to prepare with technology. Report: Walmart memo confirms ‘streamlining’ of some roles A message Walmart management sent to employees said some jobs are being eliminated as the company transforms to an omnichannel organization. Report: Walmart eliminates jobs as part of reorganization Walmart is reportedly cutting hundreds of corporate positions as it transforms into an omnichannel enterprise. Bezos tells Congress Amazon succeeds fairly by meeting customer needs In testimony before Congress on July 29, Amazon founder/CEO Jeff Bezos is defending his company as focused on helping customers and small businesses. Walmart expands employee app rollout, adds safety features Walmart and Sam’s Club employees can now “Ask Sam” for any job-related information, including COVID-19 and emergency assistance. Best Buy to close stores on Thanksgiving, jump-start holidays Holiday deals will start early at Best Buy this year, but customers won’t have access to them in stores on Thanksgiving Day. Walmart digitally streamlines Open Call submissions Walmart is partnering with an online product discovery platform to help entrepreneurs apply for the opportunity to virtually meet with its buyers. Ibotta offers cash back for on-demand grocery deliveries A mobile rewards and payments platform is partnering with major on-demand grocery delivery providers including Walmart, Instacart, and Shipt. Dick’s extends premium pay, will close stores Thanksgiving Dick’s Sporting Goods will now provide a temporary pay boost through December and is the third major retailer to announce a Thanksgiving store closure. Target will get early jump on holidays, close stores for Thanksgiving Target Corp. is offering its biggest holiday deals earlier than ever and joining a chief rival in shuttering stores Thanksgiving Day. Walmart to expand standalone health concept to Florida, Illinois Walmart is bringing its health care concept to the Sunshine State in 2021. First Previous 136 137 138 139 140 Next Last